Bryce Canyon National Park

Bryce Canyon National Park is a national park in southwestern Utah. Its major feature is Bryce Canyon.

Bryce Canyon National Park
IUCN category II (national park)
Location	Garfield County and Kane County, Utah, United States
Nearest city	Tropic, Panguitch
Coordinates	37°35′N 112°11′W
Area	35,835 acres (14,502 ha)[1]
Established	September 15, 1928
Visitors	1,296,000 (in 2011)[2]
Governing body	National Park Service

Despite its name, this is not a canyon but a collection of giant natural amphitheaters along the eastern side of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. Bryce is known for its hoodoos. The hoodoos are badlands formed by frost weathering and stream erosion of the river and lake bed sedimentary rocks.

The red, orange, and white colors of the rocks provide spectacular views for park visitors. Bryce is much higher than nearby Zion National Park. The rim at Bryce varies from 8,000 to 9,000 feet (2,400 to 2,700 metres).

Bryce Canyon Amphitheatre from Sunrise Point

References

1. "Listing of acreage – December 31, 2011" (XLSX). Land Resource Division, National Park Service. Retrieved 2012-03-06. (National Park Service Acreage Reports)
2. "NPS Annual Recreation Visits Report". National Park Service. Retrieved 2012-03-06.